Standard Forward Receiver (fRCVR-S)

Data Sheet

The QAMnet fRCVR-S series forward path high performance receivers are reliable for use in HFC, FTTH and deep fiber applications.

Product Overview

The QAMnet fRCVR-S series forward path high performance receivers are reliable for use in HFC, FTTH and deep fiber applications. The fRCVR-S uses a high gain, low distortion receiver module and low noise RF circuit to deliver 50 dB of CNR, while maintaining optimal CSO and CTB distortion specifications.

fRCVR-S supports up to 75 NTSC analog channels. Designed to be digitally ready, they can be loaded with 60 additional QAM modulated digital channels. The fRCVR-S model provides a standard RF output level of 40 dBmV.

Applications

  • HFC
  • FTTH
  • Deep Fiber Applications

Features

  • Highly linear hybrid O/E converter module
  • Automatic Gain Control (AGC) for automatic adjustment optical input level
  • Manual Gain Control (MGC) for optimal RF gain level control
  • LED front panel digital display and status indicators
  • 45-870 MHz modulation bandwidth
  • Compact 1U housing
  • Built in RF test port (-12 dB)

Feature Name Description
Technical Specification
Receiver Wavelength Range 1200 nm - 1600 nm
Input Optical Power Level +3 dBm to -5 dBm
RF Output Power Level 40 dBmV typ.
Number of Outputs 1 Standard, 2 Output (optional)
Optical Return Loss 50 dB min.
Carrier to Noise Ration (CNR) 52 dBc min. @ 0 dBm
Composite Second Order (CSO) Distortion -65 dBc max. @ 0 dBm
Composite Triple Beat (CTB) Distortion -58 dBc max. @ 0 dBm
Output Attenuation Range 0 - 20 dB (manual adjustment)
Frequency Range 45 MHz to 870 MHz
Flatness in Frequency Range ±0.5 dB
Output Impedance 75 Ω
Output RF Return Loss 16 dB min.
Mechanical Specifications
Operating Temperature Range -20°C to +50°C
Storing Temperature Range -40°C to +70°C
Power Supply 80 – 240 V, 43 – 63 Hz AC
Power Consumption 50 W max.
Housing Dimensions 1U Rack: 19”(W) x 14”(D) x 1.75”(H)
Control / Monitoring Housing Temperature
Display RF Output Power Level
Optical Connectors SC/APC or Customer Specified

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